Prosthetic legs can help you walk, run, and play just like everyone else. But if you’ve never had a prosthetic leg before, it may be hard to know how much they cost. The good news is that prosthetic legs are often covered by insurance or other medical assistance programs if you have a qualifying condition such as partial amputation or traumatic injury. Even if your insurance doesn’t cover the cost of your prosthesis, there are ways to get financial assistance through government programs or non-profits that work with veterans and lower-income families:

• Most prosthetics cost around R50,000 each, according to Willem Matthee, president of the Namibian Amputee Empowerment Society.
• You’ll also have to pay for medical checkups and rehabilitation before your limb can be fitted with a new prosthetic. These can vary in price depending on which clinic or hospital you choose.

The final cost will depend on your insurance policy or if you are paying out-of-pocket for everything yourself.